NHAI's 12-km greenfield Dehradun bypass 44% complete, due by April 2027
NHAI is building a 12-km greenfield four-lane access-controlled Dehradun bypass linking to the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor at about ₹716 crore, with around 44% physical progress and completion expected by April 2027, the Road Transport Ministry said on 23 April 2026.
Summary
A 12-km greenfield four-lane access-controlled bypass connecting to the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor is being built by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said on 23 April 2026. The alignment runs from Jhajhra, connecting the new Paonta Sahib–Ballupur section of NH-7, to the corridor near Asharori Check Post. The project costs around ₹716 crore, is about 44% complete and is expected to be finished by April 2027. To limit impact on forests, the right of way has been reduced to 30 metres from the usual 60 metres, some stretches have a regulated speed of 80 km/h, and a 350-metre Vehicular Over Pass has been planned for large animals.
Key facts
- Project
- 12-km greenfield 4-lane access-controlled Dehradun bypass (NHAI)
- Alignment
- Jhajhra (NH-7 Paonta Sahib–Ballupur) to Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor near Asharori Check Post
- Cost / progress
- ~₹716 crore; ~44% complete
- Completion
- Expected April 2027
- Green design
- RoW 30 m (vs 60 m); 80 km/h regulated stretches; 350-m Vehicular Over Pass for animals
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The 12-km greenfield Dehradun bypass being built by NHAI connects to which corridor?
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Correct answer: C — Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor
The bypass connects to the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor near Asharori Check Post.
To reduce impact on forest land, the right of way of the Dehradun bypass has been optimised to:
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Correct answer: A — 30 metres
The right of way has been optimised to 30 metres, lower than the conventional 60 metres, to preserve forest trees.